Dodger fans take to the streets of East L.A. Photo by Kate Valdez.

Celebrations erupted across Los Angeles Wednesday night when the Dodgers beat the Yankees to win their 8th World Series title. 

Revelers paraded through the streets of East L.A., waving Dodger flags and setting off fireworks. Several cars were seen doing donuts near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, kicking up smoke that engulfed the crowds.

At Boyle Heights’ Distrito Catorce, Dodger fans began to think their team was heading back to L.A. after trailing behind the New York Yankees by five runs.

But it was all about keeping the faith. As soon as the Boys in Blue claimed their 7-6 victory in Game 5, cheers, hugs and even beer began flowing inside the sports bar. 

In a social media post on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department encouraged fans to celebrate but warned about unruly behavior. 

“We want to emphasize that disruptive or illegal behavior will not be tolerated. Our dedicated deputies will be out in full force to maintain order and ensure the public’s safety,” the sheriff’s department said on X. 

Fans will have another chance to celebrate on Friday when the Dodgers return to Los Angeles for a parade to commemorate their title. The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. at Gloria Molina Grand Park near City Hall and go through 1st Street to Grand Avenue to 5th Street, ending at the intersection of 5th and Flower streets. The team also announced a special ticketed event would be hosted at Dodger Stadium beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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My background: I was born in Mexico and raised in Boyle Heights, where I got my start in journalism by launching a community blog. Most recently, I worked at the Los Angeles Times and have spent most of my career covering local news in LA, with a focus on community-centered stories, Latino communities and mentoring emerging writers.

What I do: I lead coverage of Boyle Heights and East LA across all platforms to inform, connect and uplift our community. I spend my days listening, planning, editing and coordinating to make sure our stories reflect the community fairly, while supporting and mentoring my team of reporters and freelancers so they can grow along the way.

Why LA?: It’s home. It’s the sounds of Spanglish and other languages, the smell of tacos and kimchi, the way street art tells stories and how, even though I hate traffic, I love how the freeways can take me to the beach or the mountains on a whim.

The best way to contact me: My email is jessica.perez@boyleheightsbeat.org.

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